Brünnhilde
Coming June 2028
The Ring
By Richard Wagner
Overview
Composer and Librettist
Richard Wagner
Conductor
Eun Sun Kim
Director
Francesca Zambello
Das Rheingold
2 hour 30 min
Die Walküre
4 hours 45 min
Siegfried
5 hours
Götterdämmerung
5 hours 15 min
Wagner’s four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is one of the greatest creative accomplishments of humanity. Written over a period of 26 years, The Ring is an epic journey that takes us from the birth of the world to the destruction of the Gods and the heralding of a new world order. Continuing Music Director Eun Sun Kim’s exploration of the works of Wagner, and in Francesca Zambello’s highly acclaimed production, The Ring is an artistic experience like none other. San Francisco Opera looks forward to welcoming you to experience one of three cycles of The Ring in June 2028.
The Ring Dates
Cycle #1
June 13–18, 2028
Tuesday, June 13 – Das Rheingold
Wednesday, June 14 – Die Walküre
Friday, June 16 – Siegfried
Sunday, June 18 – Götterdämmerung
Cycle #2
June 20–25, 2028
Tuesday, June 20 – Das Rheingold
Wednesday, June 21 – Die Walküre
Friday, June 23 – Siegfried
Sunday, June 25 - Götterdämmerung
Cycle #3
June 27–July 2, 2028
Tuesday, June 27 – Das Rheingold
Wednesday, June 28 – Die Walküre
Friday, June 30 – Siegfried
Sunday, July 2 - Götterdämmerung
On Sale Dates
October 13, 2026
Ring Cycle packages go on sale for Ring Circle members (see below), 2026–27 subscribers, and donors of $150.00 or more.
July 2027
Ring Cycle packages go on sale to the general public.
Two Ways to Experience the Ring
The Binge Watch (High Demand)
Cross off your opera bucket list and view the entire cycle in one week! To unlock premium benefits for your Ring Cycle experience, consider joining the Ring Circle.
| When to See It | Opera |
| June 13–18, 2028 | All four Ring operas |
| June 20–25, 2028 | All four Ring operas |
| June 27–July 2, 2028 | All four Ring operas |
How to plan this experience:
Ring Cycle tickets go on sale to Ring Circle Members, 2026-27 Season subscribers, and donors on October 13, 2026.
Ring Cycle tickets go on sale to the general public July 2027.
The Slow Burn
See each opera in the cycle across two seasons. Space out your Ring experience—this way you'll have the time to let each opera sink in before you move on to the next!
| When to See It | Opera |
| Summer 2027 | 1. Das Rheingold |
| Fall 2027 | 2. Die Walküre |
| Summer 2028 |
3. Siegfried & 4. Götterdämmerung
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How to plan this experience:
Select a subscription that includes Das Rheingold. Then renew that package next year for the 2027-28 Season to see the remaining performances and secure your seats early before tickets go on sale to the general public.
Please note that tickets for standalone performances of Siegfried and Götterdämmerung will be limited.
